In a statement, Heathrow said it would be examining the CAA's proposals "carefully" before giving its response, but said its status as the UK's only hub airport made it a "strategically important national asset" that required continued investment.

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Israel opposed the UN status change, and in response halted the transfer of tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority.

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That these alternatives are being considered at all has, meanwhile, resulted in a vociferous response from those who regard any change in Pluto's status as a demotion.

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The new online system has enabled the Department to improve response times by 66 percent, with the ability for consumers to track the status of existing complaints or issues on the Web.

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They post status updates on Facebook which mention you, and which call for at least a funny comment in response.

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